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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By James

It has been a few years since I had it aligned. ...

It has been a few years since I had it aligned. I had it aligned after the frame off. During the frame off the entire front suspension was gone through. A-arm bushing, upper and lower ball joints,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By James

Factory GM Rally Wheel Back Spacing Question.

I have a set of factory 15X8 GM AZ Code Rally wheels on my 69 with P255/60R15 tires all the way around. Within the last year I started getting a little tire rub on the front passenger’s side tire...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,865
Posted By James

7T1vette thanks for the input. Kind of...

7T1vette thanks for the input. Kind of interesting article I used when purchasing tires a number of years ago.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/MoreBite.pdf
I may end up having to purchase some new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,865
Posted By James

The car had a frame off done less than 10 years...

The car had a frame off done less than 10 years ago and all the suspension including a-arm bushings (uppers and lowers) were replaced with brand new hardware???? I think it was always close but i...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,865
Posted By James

1969 Front Tire Rub

I have had a set of P255/60R15 Firestone SS radials on all four corners of my 69 convertible for a numbers of years now. Been driving it for a number of years with these tires and no issues. Up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-04-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,254
Posted By James

One other thing they suggest is to also install...

One other thing they suggest is to also install thier noise filter capacitor to protect the ignition box from surges and spikes which can occur during jump starts:...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-23-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 973
Posted By James

I live in Johnston and I know there use to be a...

I live in Johnston and I know there use to be a place out in Runnels that did corvette restorations. I'm pretty sure the guys name is Dick Mathern. Don't know if he is still around or not but you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-11-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By James

Quick Painting Question. (Chemicals)

I have a old truck that runs good but the paint on it has just gone to crap. Over the weekend for the heck of it I DA'd down the hood and sprayed it with some PPG DP50LF epoxy primer that I had left...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,723
Posted By James

After I rebuilt my M-21 last winter, while the...

After I rebuilt my M-21 last winter, while the tranny was out of the car I could move the shift forks through all the gears. I did seem quite a bit harder to move through the gears but I just figured...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 824
Posted By James

Go get a automotive stethascope. About $10.00 at...

Go get a automotive stethascope. About $10.00 at autozone. Put it on and and work around the motor. You will be amazed at what you can here. You can hear the valve train perfect, bearings turning,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-17-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By James

Ecklers makes a L88 fresh air chamber that has...

Ecklers makes a L88 fresh air chamber that has provision for that hole but you will need to cut it out. I would think a fine toothed hole saw would work nicely.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
Posted By James

I did use a Manley steel double roller timing...

I did use a Manley steel double roller timing chain set and I'm using a Melling oil pump. The thing that has me wondering where this noise is coming from is that I did not hear the noise when the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
Posted By James

Thanks for the ideas! I disconnected and plugged...

Thanks for the ideas! I disconnected and plugged the vacuum port on the intake and also removed the PCV and beather. Still same noise. I'm going to have to get out in the garage again once it cools...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,377
Posted By James

Can't Locate Strange Noise????

I got my motor back into my car and running last week. Everything seems to be working nicely other than a strange whistle/whine I seem to be hearing when the motor idles that I did not have while on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By James

So I take the 12si series alternators are not 1...

So I take the 12si series alternators are not 1 wire alternators? They use a "sense" wire to sense the voltage at the battery or distribution point? Is a 12si any smaller than a 10si alternator or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By James

Electric Fan Users. Quick Question.

Just curious for all of you guys that are running electric fans that are mounted to your radiator on the inside (pulling air through radiator). Since the core is in at a angle and the electric...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By James

Reason I went with the yellow top deep cycle was...

Reason I went with the yellow top deep cycle was to allow for my single fan to continue run after shutting the car off to continue to keep air moving across the motor and vent all of the heat out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By James

10-4 I was going to try that tonight. Thanks for...

10-4 I was going to try that tonight. Thanks for the tips.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By James

Tonight I thought I might try disconnecting the...

Tonight I thought I might try disconnecting the heavy output wire off the back of the alternator and see what it sounds like. I ran this same setup for a number of years with no issue but I do have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By James

So I have it wired where I shoot the main power...

So I have it wired where I shoot the main power wire out of the alternator to a junction point. Off that point I have my 2 spal fans and electric fuel pump wired. One Spal fan is toggled and the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By James

Alternator Noise/Question

I have a PowerMaster alternator in my car that has not been used for a couple of years now. I just got the car going again and I noticed it is making a whining noise when the car is running? The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By James

I too ran a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch...

I too ran a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch setup behind the 509 I had in my 69 for a number years. Great clutch and it never gave me any fits. I'm getting close to driving the car again with a new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By James

I may be wrong but I think MSD says to put this...

I may be wrong but I think MSD says to put this capacitor inline in front of the box and this is supposed cure this issue. The cap is baiscally a filter and feeds the box a steady amount of clean...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,445
Posted By James

Re-Torque Aluminum Heads After Break In or Not?

Just curious what the general consensus is on whether or not you should re-torque all of the head bolts on a big block with aluminum heads after you have ran the motor on the break in and have made a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-01-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By James

I'm running a Weiand Stealth #8018 intake on the...

I'm running a Weiand Stealth #8018 intake on the BB in my 69 with a factory L88 style air cleaner and foam seal. It matches up to the cold air intake and Ecklers L88 hood and cold air chamber very...
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